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Title: Anyone put their car together from a bare shell?
Post by: Shvegel on September 26, 2019, 09:34:57

I am about to put the under dash area back together and the problem I have is I didn't take it apart.  I am wondering if anyone has a rough outline as to the order things go back together?  I figure the firewall pads then Wiper linkage and then heater box but wanted to be sure before I end up messing up and having to backtrack.

Title: Re: Anyone put there car together from a bare shell?
Post by: mercakungen on September 26, 2019, 10:07:22

That order worked on my project.

BR,
Matti

Title: Re: Anyone put there car together from a bare shell?
Post by: Dave H on September 26, 2019, 10:43:07

Just been doing the same thing the past couple of weeks.
That is the order i did.
Next i refitted the wiring loom, heater blower, heater cables/ fresh air flap, washer hose routed through dash, steering box and column.
( note the cardboard demister vent above the column should go in before the column. I forgot to but intend to rectify this next time i go in the garage.

Title: Re: Anyone put there car together from a bare shell?
Post by: doitwright on September 26, 2019, 18:16:32

Are you installing a new firewall grommet on your wiring harness? I have a trick for doing that without removal of any connectors on the harness.

Title: Re: Anyone put there car together from a bare shell?
Post by: dirkbalter on September 26, 2019, 18:39:25

Quote from: doitwright on September 26, 2019, 18:16:32

Are you installing a new firewall grommet on your wiring harness? I have a trick for doing that without removal of any connectors on the harness.

Frank,
please share it.

Title: Re: Anyone put there car together from a bare shell?
Post by: EeVeeWee on September 26, 2019, 19:06:05

I still have to do it, so tips ar welcome.  ;D

Title: Re: Anyone put there car together from a bare shell?
Post by: johnk on September 27, 2019, 02:32:10

I am starting the same process right now so this list is extremely helpful thanks?

John

Title: Re: Anyone put there car together from a bare shell?
Post by: Shvegel on September 27, 2019, 02:38:11

Thanks everyone for chiming in. 

Waltklatt, Wow.  Sounds like you have done this a time or two.  Thanks for detailed checklist.

Title: Re: Anyone put there car together from a bare shell?
Post by: Shvegel on September 27, 2019, 15:56:04

That reminds me to order a little MBtex.

Title: Re: Anyone put their car together from a bare shell?
Post by: doitwright on September 27, 2019, 22:19:35

Since a few have asked for my tips on replacing the firewall grommet, I will create a separate post under the electrical section. I will put a description and link to my google photo album there. Before you start, you will need to get a 1-1/2" and 1-1/4" sink "tail piece" from your hardware or home improvement store.

Title: Re: Anyone put their car together from a bare shell?
Post by: Jack Jones on September 28, 2019, 01:09:43

I am at the same point on my car so I appreciate any and all input.